THE RECORDING ARTIST & PRODUCEr FUND
The RAP fund is an innovative scheme designed to support New Zealand artists and producers by ensuring licence fees collected by PPNZ are identified and passed on to registered participants. Please click menu link for a list of participating RAP fund artists and labels (labels are referred to as "Producers").
If you are a New Zealand artist and have released a single, album, or video you may be eligible to receive payments from the RAP fund.
HOW MUCH & Where does the money come from?
Under the Copyright Act 1994, PPNZ licenses other parties for the use of its members' recordings such as broadcasters and public performance premises like bars, cafes and retail shops.
How are the funds allocated?
Distribution of the funds is based on actual airplay or usage of New Zealand singles and album tracks and music videos. PPNZ is nonetheless carrying out a trial to endeavour to augment commercial radio airplay data.
Who gets paid?
Artists and producers of recordings registered with the RAP Fund get 50% each.
WHAT'S THE CATCH?
None - provided both the producers and the artists register.
